Electrician Apprentice - 1st Shift

Johnson Controls; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Wiring Technician/Electrician to wire transformers, panels, and devices per engineering drawings with safety and quality workmanship. The role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment at our San Antonio plant.

Responsibilities include wiring PLC transformers, assembling control panels, conduit layout per NEC/UL, and identifying all devices on the unit. Safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiar with P&ID on electrical drawings and cabling practices.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, electrical tools and measuring devices.
• Commitment to a clean, safe work environment and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Wire transformers, PLCs, and junction boxes as per drawings.
• Assemble and wire control panels from wiring diagrams.
• Layout conduit for the unit following NEC and UL standards.
• Identify and wire all devices on the unit.

Skills

P&ID knowledge

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical equipment

Measuring tape

Power tools

Drills

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Summary

Join the Johnson Controls team as a Wiring Technician/Electrician at our San Antonio, TX plant. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience in the manufacturing industry. You will be responsible for wiring transformers, panels, and various devices on the unit per engineering drawings safely with quality workmanship, in accordance with Johnson Controls principles, corporate policies, procedures, and plant operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Wire (PLC) transformers, microprocessors, and junction boxes.


• Assemble and wire control panels from drawings.


• Perform conduit layout of unit in accordance with NEC and UL standards.


• Identify and wire all devices on unit.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Lifting 50 lbs. (occasionally), standing (constantly), walking (frequently), bending (frequently), climbing (frequently), crawling (occasionally), reaching (frequently), grasping (frequently), sitting (occasionally), connecting (frequently), pulling (frequently), reading prints (frequently), and exercising judgment (frequently).


• Must understand and follow safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.


• Vision corrected to 20/20.


• Handling equipment (frequently).

Environmental Factors

Manufacturing environment – Exposure to noise, dirt, dust, cold/heat (indoor), and cold/heat (outdoor). Job hazards of working around heavy equipment and machinery.

Tools and Equipment Used

Tape measure, small hand tools, power tools, and drills.

Qualifications

• Possess a complete understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) on electrical drawings as applicable.


• Ability to use hand tools, electrical equipment, and measuring tape.


• Capability to maintain a clean and safe work area and/or equipment as required.


• Active participation in a Continuous Improvement Team is a condition of employment.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments necessitated by business reasons which may affect production/operations to some degree.

Hiring Hourly Rate

$18.50 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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